abovetheearth Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 what makes math rock, well, math rock? im new to the term and bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Oh man I'm gonna tear through a lot of these suggestions. Thanks a lot! A lot of people like Grails, & I've tried so hard to get into them, but other than a couple songs, they just haven't done it for me. I always felt like I was waiting for so much more in their songs. I love the Middle Eastern vibe they put out, but I was always hoping for something heavier. I completely forgot about Talons. A friend of mine suggested them a while ago & I remember checking them out & really liking them, but for whatever reason they slipped my mind. Thanks for the reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 A lot of people like Grails, & I've tried so hard to get into them, but other than a couple songs, they just haven't done it for me. I always felt like I was waiting for so much more in their songs. I love the Middle Eastern vibe they put out, but I was always hoping for something heavier. If you like the Middle Eastern vibe from Grails, check out the last couple Om albums. They definitely have that feel to them mixed in with some droney goodness. I think their stuff is heavy, but not in the traditional sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Athletics! Not just saying that because they share the name of my baseball team. Post rock vocal bonanza. http://athleticsmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Completely amazed that they still even have this record available from the first pressing. drds89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 what makes math rock, well, math rock? im new to the term and bands. i've always hated the term, but it refers to atypical, complex structures. complex time signatures, changes, things like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 what makes math rock, well, math rock? im new to the term and bands. Check out the guitar in Their/There/They're. That's pretty much what I think of as far as "mathiness". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitterhappier Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I think all of the good Post Rock bands have been covered, so I recommend BadBadNotGood. They're instrumental Jazz Hip Hop band. Also Bongripper (Instrumental Stoner Metal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 I've just recently come across an artist called "jakeL" on bandcamp that's pretty good. I think it might be another solo dude ala Cloudkicker. Not nearly as refined as CK but I get a "Jakob" vibe from "The Black Sea". I'd say it's worth checking out. jakel.bandcamp.com Also, currently checking out Damascus. So far, very solid. Balmorhea will be next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 i've always hated the term, but it refers to atypical, complex structures. complex time signatures, changes, things like that... this makes sense. when i listened to toe for the first time (last month) i was like HOLY SHIT. my brain got a boner with all the new and exciting changes. i thought the drummer was a machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 this makes sense. when i listened to toe for the first time (last month) i was like HOLY SHIT. my brain got a boner with all the new and exciting changes. i thought the drummer was a machine. Were you lucky enough to catch them on tour? My God they are a different kind of animal live. Prob top 5 show for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 i wasnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangsAnalSatan Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 They aren't new, but both of Gordian Knot's albums are amazing. Their albums are Gordian Knot and Emergent. Two tracks to check out are Grace and Fischer's Gambit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 this makes sense. when i listened to toe for the first time (last month) i was like HOLY SHIT. my brain got a boner with all the new and exciting changes. i thought the drummer was a machine. then you'd probably like bear cubbin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ok I've plowed through Damascus (awesome), Balmorhea (very nice change of pace), & Talons (incredible except for the whiny ass violin). I think I remember now why Talons slipped my mind. That whiny violin just ruins everything else about it. Everything else is so goddamn good, but it's real hard to put aside that violin. Is that even a real violin? Or just a shitty sound effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I think I remember now why Talons slipped my mind. That whiny violin just ruins everything else about it. Everything else is so goddamn good, but it's real hard to put aside that violin. Is that even a real violin? Or just a shitty sound effect? I'm fairly certain those are legit strings. I personally dig 'em, and think they add a whole new dynamic to the typically guitar-crunchy post-rock. But to each their own. I'm just glad you didn't feel like any of those were wastes of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heypeterman Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I've been getting into more instrumental bands lately. Will come back to this thread for ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm fairly certain those are legit strings. I personally dig 'em, and think they add a whole new dynamic to the typically guitar-crunchy post-rock. But to each their own. I'm just glad you didn't feel like any of those were wastes of time. The thing is I absolutely love strings, especially violin (BTW listen to Judgement Day if you love strings), but that violin just sounds too whiny for me. I'll more than likely give them more listens because like I said, everything else about their sound I loved. Maybe the strings will grow on me. I'd also recommend The Pirate Ship Quintet to those that love the Godspeed style, and/or strings. drds89 here on the boards turned me onto them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 The Album Leaf - Start with In a Safe Place and go from there Bersarin Quartett Beware of Safety Destroy All Dreamers Detwiije The Evpatoria Report Glaciers If These Trees Could Talk Labradford Les Fragments De La Nuit Petrels Povarovo Samuel Jackson Five (anything but their s/t album) Selaxon Lutberg September Malevolence Six Parts Seven Subheim Thisquietarmy Tristeza Venetian Snares World's End Girlfriend Yndi Halda You May Die In The Desert plasma36 and drds89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Labradford are amazing. I can't wait for the Prazision reissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 i cant believe i forgot Daturah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topshelfsquad Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Admittedly, didn't read much of this past the first post, really. POLes Talons Enemies Rooftops Noyes (Victor Villareal) Ghosts and Vodka (also VV) Pele Pretend Tenebre plasma36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Keep them coming! I have listened to Daturah. Another one I need to revisit. I checked out Athletics & I dug both their albums. Reminds me of Moving Mountains. I feel like they'll get better with each listen, too. Definitely will get on those Topshelf bands! drds89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafening Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 This thread is perfect. I second the The Evaptoria Report suggestion. Also, Mono. Mooncake. Maserati (AWESOME). The American Dollar How Come the Constellations Shine The Ascent of Everest I Hear Sirens The Seven Mile Journey drds89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Athletics! Not just saying that because they share the name of my baseball team. Post rock vocal bonanza. http://athleticsmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Completely amazed that they still even have this record available from the first pressing. Gotta say out of the new stuff I've checked out so far, I've probably enjoyed Athletics the most. I think I've listened to each album 3-4 times already. Gets better with each listen. Awesome recommendation. Still have a lot of bands in here I need to check out. If anyone gives a shit, I'll try & post my thoughts as I check stuff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 If anyone gives a shit, I'll try & post my thoughts as I check stuff out. We give lots of shits, and will welcome any thoughts you may share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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